Russia
Some of the key events about Russia
- 988The Christianization of Kievan Rus' began, marking the adoption of Orthodox Christianity
- 1703The founding of Saint Petersburg as a new capital city and "window to Europe"
- 1755The establishment of Moscow University, Russia's oldest university
- 1861The Emancipation Reform abolished serfdom in Russia
- 1917The Russian Revolution led to significant social and political changes
- 1917The Bolshevik Revolution overthrew the Russian Provisional Government, leading to civil war
- 1932The Soviet famine, partly caused by forced collectivization, resulted in millions of deaths
- 1937The Great Purge began, leading to mass arrests, executions, and deportations
- 1941Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union, initiating a devastating period of World War II on Russian soil
- 1957The launch of Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite
- 1961The first human spaceflight was achieved with Vostok 1
- 1980Moscow hosted the Summer Olympics, showcasing the country on a global stage
- 1986The Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred, releasing large quantities of radioactive material
- 1991The dissolution of the Soviet Union and the formation of the Russian Federation
- 1991The Soviet Union collapsed, leading to economic crisis and political instability
- 1994The First Chechen War began, resulting in significant casualties and destruction
- 1998Russia experienced a severe financial crisis, defaulting on its debt
- 2004The Beslan school siege resulted in hundreds of civilian deaths, including many children
- 2014Sochi hosted the Winter Olympics, demonstrating Russia's ability to organize major international events
- 2014Russia annexed Crimea, leading to international sanctions and increased tensions with the West
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